LYNELLE BUSHINGER
Cushing,MN
Summary
Professional leader with a range of experience in strategic planning, finance, donor relations, human resources and personnel management. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn and a collaborative, friendly approach. Seeks to drive impactful change. Values productivity.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
CPS OF CENTRAL MN, LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operations of a family-owned small business
Co-Interim President
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Appointed by the Board of Trustees to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation while a national search was conducted for a new president
- Collaborated with the Board Chair to plan and develop meeting agendas
- Lead staff to the Governance Committee
- Participated in other staff-led committee meetings (Impact Fund, Business Finance Committee, Initiators Fellowship Committee and Finance & Investment Committee)
CFO/Treasurer
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
08.1996 - 07.2023
- Lead staff to the Investment & Audit Committee and investment advisors
- Planned, directed and evaluated overall business operations for the Foundation’s human resources, information systems, accounting and facility functions
- Lead staff for the organization’s annual audit
- Oversaw the Foundation’s lending functions for a period of time
- Oversaw the Foundation’s Partner Fund program for a period of time
- Responsible for the design and implementation of fiscal systems, internal controls and compliance
- Initiated, encouraged and promoted ongoing process improvements
- Produced financial reports for the Board, Committees and management
- Oversaw the production of numerous reports to grant funders
- Met with community foundation committees and donors for advised funds, as needed
- Compiled the organization’s annual budget and long-term projections
- Conducted an annual review of Board policies and recommended revisions for Board consideration
- Provided work direction for five direct reports and two indirect reports
- Other titles held: Vice President for Finance & Operations, Director of Finance & Operations, Accounting Specialist, Payroll Administrator
Education
ANDERSON CENTER
Mini MBA - Non-Profit Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Communications
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Accounting Degree - undefined
ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Financial management and oversight
- Policy and practices compliance
- Effective communications
- Collaborative decision-making
- Problem-solving skills
- Process improvement
- Ethical leadership with integrity
- Staff development
- Customer service focus
Timeline
Vice President
CPS OF CENTRAL MN, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Co-Interim President
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
07.2023 - 12.2023
CFO/Treasurer
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
08.1996 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Communications
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Accounting Degree - undefined
ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ANDERSON CENTER
Mini MBA - Non-Profit Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITES
- CLA Annual Conferences
- Kansas Association Community Foundations
- Opportunity Finance Network for CDFIs